[Latin Name]Huperzia serratum

[Source] Huperziceae whole herb from China

[Appearance]Brown to white

[Ingredient]Huperzine A

[Specification]Huperzine A 1% – 5%, HPLC

[Solubility] Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in water

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Huperzine A]

Huperzia is a type of moss that grows in China. It is related to club mosses (the Lycopodiaceae family) and is known to some botanists as Lycopodium serratum . The whole prepared moss was used traditionally. Modern herbal preparations use only the isolated alkaloid known as huperzine A. Huperzine A is an alkaloid found in huperzia that has been reported to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, an important substance needed by the nervous system to transmit information from cell to cell. Animal research has suggested that huperzine A’s ability to preserve acetylcholine may be greater than that of some prescription drugs. Loss of acetylcholine function is a primary feature of several disorders of brain function, including Alzheimer’s disease . Huperzine A may also have a protective effect on brain tissue, further increasing its theoretical potential for helping reduce symptoms of some brain disorders.

[Function] Used in alternative medicine, huperzine A has been found to act as a cholinesterase inhibitor, a type of medicine used to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine (a chemical essential to learning and memory).

Not only used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, huperzine A is also said to enhance learning and memory and to protect against age-related cognitive decline.

In addition, huperzine A is sometimes used to boost energy, increase alertness, and aid in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles).

Optimum Nutrition athlete, Alicia Harris, shares her High-Protein Holiday Recipes for the health conscious athlete who still wants to indulge their sweet tooth during the holiday season. For more smoothie and recipe ideas checkout: https://www.optimumsmoothie.com

HARDBODY PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE:
3/4 cup water
1 cup ice
2 tbs canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (adjust to your liking)
1 packet stevia
2 serving french Vanilla Creme Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein
Mix in blender

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SHAKE
3/4 cup water
1 cup ice
2 scoops Chocolate Hydrowhey
1/4 tsp Peppermint extract
2 tbs plain greek yogurt
Mix in blender

PUMPKIN PANCAKES
2 tbs pumpkin puree
2 egg whites
dash of cinnamon
dash of pumpkin spice
1.3 cups of oatmeal
1 scoop of French Vanilla Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein
Mix in blender, pan fry the batter

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Learn in less than a minute how to make matcha! This simple video guide shows you what you’ll need to get started making matcha at home. Purchase everything you need at https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com

Matcha is a Japanese style powdered green tea that is gaining popularity for its health and weight loss benefits. Two cups of brewed Matcha contains 7 times the antioxidants of orange juice, 20 times that of apple juice, and nearly 20g of calcium. On a gram per gram basis, Matcha contains roughly 10 times the polyphenols found in regular teas.

Matcha is made using Gyokuro leaves that are steamed and dried after plucking. Next, the tea is stripped of all stems and veins, resulting in nothing but pure leaf, which is then stone ground into fine powder. Since the “tea” is powdered, the leaf itself is consumed – and there is no other tea in the world consumed like this! This tea is a high quality Japanese Matcha grown in the Izu peninsula near Tokyo. Traditionally, this tea is served hot with no additions, and is frothed with a whisk.